Is there a difference between Medicare and Railroad Medicare?
A: The only difference is that retired railroad beneficiaries have their Part B benefits administered by the Palmetto GBA Railroad Retirement Board Specialty Medicare Administrative Contractor (RRB SMAC) regardless of where they live. Members should be certain to advise providers of this when they receive treatment.
How do I contact Railroad Medicare?
The Medicare program covers railroad workers just like workers under social security….Search.
| Toll Free: | 1-800-833-4455 |
|---|---|
| TTY/TDD: | 1-877-566-3572 |
| Website: | www.palmettogba.com/rr/me |
How do I check my Medicare Railroad eligibility?
Contact Railroad Medicare
- Provider Contact Center: 888-355-9165.
- IVR: 877-288-7600.
- TTY: 877-715-6397.
Is Railroad Medicare primary or secondary?
When Medicare began in the 1960s, it was the primary payer for all services except those covered by workers compensation.
Does Railroad Medicare require prior authorization?
Do I need to obtain prior authorization or precertification before I provide a Part B service to a Railroad Medicare patient? With the one exception listed below, prior authorization or precertification is not required for any Part B services billed to Palmetto GBA Railroad Medicare at this time.
How do you bill Railroad Medicare?
Getting Started With Railroad Medicare Billing
- Step 1: Ensure your enrollment information is correct with your local Part B Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC)
- Step 2: Request a Railroad Medicare PTAN.
- Step 3: Receive your Railroad Medicare PTAN.
- Step 4: File Electronically.
- Step 5: Go Green — Electronic Remits.
Is Palmetto GBA part of Medicare?
The federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has selected Palmetto GBA as the Medicare Administrative Contractor for Jurisdiction J, which includes the states of Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee.
What is Railroad Medicare provider number?
Providers should contact the Railroad Medicare Provider Contact Center (PCC) at 888-355-9165.
Does Railroad Medicare follow Medicare guidelines?
Your enrollment will be processed by the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) instead of by Social Security. If you are receiving Railroad Retirement benefits or railroad disability annuity checks when you become eligible for Medicare, RRB should automatically enroll you in Medicare Parts A and B.
Is Railroad Retirement considered Social Security?
The Railroad Retirement Accounts cover Tier I and Tier II benefits that exceed Social Security.
Is Palmetto GBA the same as CMS?
Where is the Medicare office for railroad workers?
Railroad Medicare Part B Office P.O. Box 10066 Augusta, GA 30999-0001 If you have questions about Part B claims under the Original Medicare Plan, write to Palmetto GBA at the above address; or by phone or online:
Do you get Medicare when you retire from the railroad?
If you receive Railroad Retirement benefits or disability annuity benefits from the railroad at the time of eligibility for Medicare, you are automatically enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B by the RRB.
How to contact railroad Medicare covid-19 hotline?
Effective immediately, the Railroad Medicare COVID-19 hotline can be reached at 888-882-7931 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET. Representatives can assist with provisional enrollment and information about accelerated payment requests. Learn More
When do you get your Medicare card from RRB?
After the RRB automatically enrolls you, you receive your Medicare card together with a letter from the RRB explaining that you have been enrolled in Original Medicare Parts A and B.